M A Part I Semester I 2023-24
Research Methodology
DSC 05 (Mandatory / Compulsory Paper)
Module 1: Introduction to Research Methodology (Teaching Hours- 15, Credit- 01)
1.1 Research: Meaning – Objectives - Motivation - Types - Approaches - Significance
1.2 Research Methods versus Methodology
1.3 Research Process and basic research concepts (facts, concepts, hypothesis, and theory/paradigm/model)
1.4 Criteria of Good Research
Module 2: Research Problems and Research Design (Teaching Hours- 15, Credit- 01)
2.1 Research Problem: Meaning- Selection – Necessity - Technique Involved
2.2 Research Proposal and Design: Meaning - Need
2.3 Features of a Good Design - Important Concepts Relating to Research Design
2.4 Different Research Designs
Module 3: Sampling and Data Collection (Teaching Hours- 15, Credit- 01)
3.1 Census and Sample Survey - Steps in Sampling Design - Criteria of Selecting a Sampling Procedure, Concept of sample size
3.2 Characteristics of a Good Sample Design - Types of Sample Designs- How to Select a Random Sample?
3.3 Collection of Primary Data: Observation Method, Interview Method, Questionnaires, Schedules - Difference between Questionnaires and Schedules - Other Methods of Data Collection
3.4 Collection of Secondary Data - Selection of Appropriate Method for Data Collection - Case Study Method
Module 4: Analysis of Data & Report Writing (Teaching Hours- 15, Credit- 01)
4.1 Data Processing- Scrutiny, Classification, Editing and Tabulation – Problems
4.2 Elements /Types of Analysis - Statistics in Research: Basic Concept of Measures of Central Tendency- Dispersion - Regression and Correlation Analysis
4.3 Hypothesis: Meaning - Basic Concepts Concerning Testing -Procedure - Measuring the Power of a Hypothesis Test - Tests of Hypotheses: Important Parametric and Non Parametric Tests
4.4 Interpretation: Meaning - Why- Technique- Precaution -Report Writing: Significance - Steps- Layout - Types - Mechanics -Precautions